Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Socorro
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Socorro, Santander Department, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 44 km (27 mi) NE of Socorro, on 2026-10-13.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year39
- Last 5 years227
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Socorro
75 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Socorro in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Socorro
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 0 km SW of Cepitá, Colombia | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 162 km | |
| 4.1 | 9 km NNE of Jordán, Colombia | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 156 km | |
| 4.3 | 4 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 151 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Socorro, answered
Was there an earthquake in Socorro today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Socorro in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Socorro?
Over the last five years there were 227 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Socorro, an average of 45 a year. 39 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Socorro in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Dec 10, 2025, 08:27 UTC, 43 km (27 mi) NE of Socorro, at a depth of 164 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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